Longview News-Journal from Longview, Texas • Page 14

Time to Defrost In oiid and -unfcs, but out of C- 17 war "big towns," 14 lost a prc of their population which varied 4 per cent from Paris, to 35 per for Le Havre. Marseilles lost 30 per cent lost 19 per cant Toulouse which had tomewliat t. 175,000 before the war reached nea 250,000 In 1948, becoming the fou! city of France, after Paris, Marseill and Lyons. New Jersey has outlawed the wei ing of dangerous hatpins to publ, places. 1 Population Of Franco Drops PARIS, W) France's population decreased by 1,400,000 people during the war and is now 40,500,000 against in 1936, it was revealed as the results of the census of March 10, 1946, were made public.

The number of towns with a population over 100,000 increased from 17 to 23, including such towns at Dijon, Le Mans, Nimes, Limoges, Grenoble POPE PIUS CALLS CHRISTIANS TO into a steady stream as pawm crowds slowed to hear the music. "In the old days," Mid Vansyckle, "a Salvation Army band didn't play tunes like Jingle Bells. We always try to keep things on a high religious plane but this is for the chll- T'tall, well-dressed strolled up to Vansyckle and said: "HI sing you a' number." Tine," said the major, "whatl! it be." "Silent the man replied. In a moment he was singing "Silent Night" Into the microphone, accompanied by the cornets, accordian bmtiMia The man turned out The happy voices of children lifted up in Christmas carols sins out the good wishes in our hearts for you this glorious Christ UNITE FOR PEACE Catholics Urged To Defend Tr WILMAM C. BARNARD DALLAS, Dec.

24. (V-The Salvation Army has streamlined 1U street music with phonographs and amplifiers, but when the trumpets and trombones toot the dimes and quarters hit the metal drum a lot faster. Major V. M. Vansyckle, 38-year veteran In the service, explained on one of Dallas busiest corners today that "These records run on and on, long after a man gets too tired to blow horn but real 11 va Sal.

vation army band can still collect lot more money." 'r i'V-' That fact was demonstrated when Brigadier Charles' H. Dodd, the Army's state commander, walked up with a brass -trombone. He wbs followed by MaJ. Carl Cone who carried an accordion and' Adjutant William Pyk and Robert Tritton, a layman, both of whom had The phonograph was turned off and Dodd and the other musicians swung Into "Jingle Bells." At the microphone Major Van-syckJt explained that the Salvation Army Is still the biggest bringer of good cheer in the world and that this Christmas will be its biggest ever. 1 mimm mas.

The Faith In A Fight. For Christ to be the Rev. P. Comer, Methodist i LONGVIEW VENETIAN BLIND CO. evangelist who for nine years was nastor of the First Methodist Church, i ii VATICAN CITY.

Dec. 24. (JPh- Waco. Mr. and Mr.

David Castleberry 1 Thousands of cheering Catholics who "Lots of people stop and volunteer to sing or testify," Vansyckle, form-rlv head of the Salvation Army at 111! Corpus Christi, stated. "We always are glad to have them. Sometimes ladies stop and pray into the microphone. Yesterday a big negro man said be would 'sing a chorus of 'It Came Upon the Midnight He had a wonderful voice so loud he Jammed St Peter's Square heard Pope Pius VIII Christmas call for a "holy union" of all Christians to overcome "hostility" in the world and urge Catholics everywhere to defend the faith in a fight which he described as "for Christ or against Christ" Armed soldiers moved through the teeming throng as a precaution against anti-Catholic incidents, but My Grand Pop The trickle of contributions grew "B-r-r-r!" was the password aboard the Coast Guard cutter Kimball after it rode out recent Lake Superior storm and Inade port at Duluth, weighted down with tmis of ice. In photo, above, Seaman John Dickendashen, Columbus, Ohio, stands between a life raft, left, ani a GI truck, right ez The sweet notes of Christmas carols echo our wishes to you this glorious Yuletide.

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. none developed. The gathering had been summoned in answer to a new wave of Italian anti-clerlcism an outburst that had resulted in the excommunication of editors, vendors and readers of the weekly Journal Don Basilio, most virulent of the anti-religious journals. Referring directly to the anticlerical outbreaks, the Pontiff told his listeners that "you see with pain and indignation" the holy name of the vicar of Christ attacked by "denyers of Christ" and by "miners of holy things." The Pope called for the "holy union" of Rome, Italy and the whole Christian World to overcome "all hostility and messages." Boyle Asks Santa Claus To Go Modern This Year Greene Chandler Service Station Bv HAL BOYLE NEW YORK, Dec. 24.

(Jf) Dear Santa Claus. If your best friends won tell you, I will old-timer. Get wise to your self. Modernize. Shave off those Jin- EVERYONE AT McMASTER MOTORS WISHES YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS sanitary old whiskers.

Climb out of that red flannel suit and buy your We've sent Santa your way with his sack full of best wishes for a wonderful' Christmas season. self some dinner clothes. And quit whipping those reindeer. The S.P.C.A. doesn't like it.

Buy yourself a super Mr. Santa Claus Of Marshall, Having Mail Jam MARSHALL, Dec. 24. WV-A Church of God minister, whose real name is that of the jolly Christmas saint, said today that this year, as always, he has received mounds of letters from hopeful children, addressed to "Santa Claus" in this Central Missouri town. For years Claus has taken the annual Christmas flood of mail in stride, answering as many as his time and funds permitted.

There were holiday aeasons, however, when he had little money to spare for postage on his small salary as a part-time minister, part-time plumber and war worker with seven children to support This season the Chamber of Commerce came to his aid. Its president Leonard S. Van Dyke, arranged for the organization to furnish stamps and stationery. Santa doesn't know how he came by his name. "I could never find out why mv sonic jet chariot.

The high cost of living greased toboggan. My. Mother nosegay of forget-me-nots and an evergreen remembrance. Happy Chandler a Mexican belly laugh. Greta Garbo lend her to me.

She said she wants to be a loan. And, no kidding on this one, Stan-ta, for the people of this weary earth mutual understanding and endless peace. They've got it coming. Yours at the wishing well, Hal Boyle. Colorful Texas Sheriff Carries A Safety Rope DALLAS.

Dee. 24. rPl Tm. Most of all. get out of the oepner- mint candy You still have the kids sewed up, but you're losing out with grownups.

You've 'got to take inventory and streamline your stock. DIXIE SEMICE STATION Give em something new for a didn't need a microphone." A man dropped a $5 bill on the metal drum. "This music sure helps," the major commented. "Nothing like these horns. My wife plays a cornet but I'm a preacher and singer myself.

Like this: The band played "Oh, 'Come All Ve Faithful," and Vansyckle sang a strong chorus. More Aid Needed Dodd, resting from the trombone a moment said the Salvation Army is called upon by the poor much more this Christmas than last year. "It's the borderline cases," he explained. "During the war they were able to find work, but now they have been dropped from payrolls. This Christmas the Salvation Army hopes to bring Christmas cheer, food and clothes to 100,000 persons in thitf state.

Fire trucks rolled up to a building across the street. Sirens screamed but the trumpets and trompone just turn change. For example, here's a gift list that will take you out of the kiddie car class, and win you more fans than frank Sinatra: Mohandas K. Ghandi a pin-striped U' en, the Henderson county sheriff who reures nexx weeK after 14 years of colorful service, slept peacefully on the eleventh floor of a downtown Dallas hotel last night But the sheriff, who kfather named me Santa," he said. liuomin) of years has acquired the nickname Each' member of this or fanization is very gratef ii thii Christinas and we all join together in sending our very best wishes to you In, recognition of the many courtesies extended this firm in the past.

"But it's a good name, even if it is a lot of 'trouble." By "trouble" he means those times when he can't get a check cashed in a strange town or the time an expressman refused to deliver a basket of fruit from California because "There ain't no Santa Claus." oi i ne Law East of the Trinity" took a lot of precaution before retiring. He had a 200-foot rope coiled by the window of his hntol rrvim On ed on more power and Cajor Vansyckle shouted into the microphone: "Just a little old fire, folds don't pay any attention to that little old end was tied securely, ready to pro- fire the Salvation Army has bigger show." zoot suit John L. Lewis an oil burbling eyebrow warmer. Ingrid Bergman my telephone number Gramercy 7-8959. The Man With the Hoe a tractor.

Ladies in. Waiting what they're waiting for men. Lana Turnei- a suit of armor (no more sweaters, please). Tommy Manville a commutation ticket to Reno. Hirohito a copy of "Twilight of the Gods." Doug MacArthur a press pass and a new roll of gold braid.

Our War Veterans anything in the world they need. The National Association Manufacturersan erector set. Henry Ford a new car. Henry Kaiser any car. Hollywood criticism.

The Radio criticism. My wife patience. My landlord (he's throwing me out) a hair shirt A new landlord me! me! me! Harry Truman earmuffs. Joe' Louis some competition. Joe Stalin ditto.

vine an escape in case of fire. Thev Jttartffri tH in ir mm Yirvm 4n With that the Cornets, the trom lid bone, and the accordion swung back into "Jingle Bells," and the major too the chorus. AUTHOR OF 'RAIN' Ret to the fire escape," Sweeten said, "but it's way down the hall and 1 might not make it." Sweeten had handed a bellhop a 10 bill and told him to get a rope. "With all these hotels burning down over the country I'm not gonna stay IS SERIOUSLY ILL GAINESVILLE, Tex, Dec. 24.

(ZD- nere witnout a rope," he told the hnv John Colton, author of "Rain" and Someone told him that he would Shanghai Gesture has been reported scare us all to death. Leading livestock state in the Uni by his doctors here as being seriously ill. He has been convalesing here for some time. Doctors said they LO'iQUIEW D017LII2G PALACE ted States is Texas. had not determined definitely the cause of the illness.

The best wish we can think of to wish you is that ALL YOUR DREAMS come true and have a Merry Christmas ern HAYWOOD TANK COMPANY 1ttw Cti I II Tw -Th bells ring: out their special greeting of joy and happl- for everyone this holiday season. EASTEP PACKAGE STORES) No. 1 and 2 Every member of this organization joint in extending you heartiest Christmas greetings. May you meet the Yuletide with thoughts of happiness and may we all continue to have faith in our fellowman. And from this complete understanding of those about us may we gain confidence and courage with which to meet the problems of the aWf si Yi At ill 'Vk The things you have wished for, and which are deservedly yourt may they come to you in abund 0 ance.

V.A I AND OUR Christmas has a very special and personal meaning for each of cs but we all unite In singing mighty praises to Him for the good things that have come to us. On the jubilant mood of this Christmas season, we extend our fondest, cheeriest greeting to all our friends. BEST WISHES DREW WILSON O. J. P.

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